If you have receding gums, then let's face it -- you are probably
at some stage of periodontal disease. The most expensive option for a
gum recession remedy is gum surgery. Many, however, do not want to incur
the cost or suffer the pain. They are looking for some simple and
cost-effective steps that you can take to actually promote healthy gums.
Here are a few:
1. Brush, BUT do so gently and with soft
bristles. Brushing is a good thing, right? It depends. It is true that
too much of a good thing can be bad. Many people brush vigorously with
hard or medium bristles. The result is that the gum line is scrubbed
away. Additionally, mouth washes and toothpastes with harsh chemicals
only exacerbate the situation since they can irritate gums.
2.
Floss regularly and floss properly. Floss along the contour of the teeth
in a c pattern. Be careful not to just pull the floss into the crevice
then pull back out. If your gums bleed, that is a sign of gum disease
and deep periodontal problems below the gum line. Do no let this stop
you. It only shows all the more that you need to take serious care of
your teeth and gums. Keep flossing. Try to floss after meals, when it
counts most. You do not want food to be stuck in the gum line or between
teeth.
3. Take vitamins and supplements and have good nutrition.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and Vitamin C are known to strengthen gums. Try to
get most of your nutrients from whole foods. Cut back on sugars and make
sure your floss and rinse after eating, especially sugary foods.
4.
Make regular appoints with your dentist. Dentist can scrape away plaque
that contributes to gum recession. They will be able to give an
accurate assessment of your situation and make appropriate
recommendations.
5. Kill Bacteria. This is probably the most
important tips of the five. Bacteria are the root cause of periodontal
disease. If you do not kill the bacteria and control it, then your gums
will likely continue to recede. As mentioned, dentist will assist by
scraping away plaque on the teeth. There needs to be, however, a
constant war waged against bacteria. Unfortunately, some remedies
promise to do this, but contain ingredients that may do harm to the gum
tissue in the process. Furthermore, they are washed away and do not deal
with bacteria where it is deeply entrenched -- in the crevices of the
gums and teeth.
Some have found that 100% natural botanical oils
are effective at killing bacteria in those hard-to-reach areas. The oils
do not wash away as easily. At the end of the day, the goal should be
this: kill bacteria where it counts. When you stop bacteria, you stop
receding gums.
Now that you have this information, it is time to
put these tips into practice and begin the battle against periodontal
gum disease and reverse gum recession.
Showing posts with label gum disease. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gum disease. Show all posts
Monday, June 23, 2014
How to Get Rid of Gum Infection
10:09:00 AM
Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the gum tissue, it is a serious condition that starts as gingivitis and can progress to periodontitis. According to the British Dental Health Foundation "19 out of 20 people suffer from gum disease (gingivitis) at some point in their life making it the most common disease in the world
During a typical checkup your dentist or dental hygienist will remove the plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline of all your teeth. If you have some signs of gingivitis, your dentist may recommend that you return for future cleanings more often than twice a year. Your dentist may also recommend that you use a toothpaste or mouth rinse that is FDA-approved for fighting gingivitis.
The gum infection treatment for a gum ball, the patient is numbed and the gum boil is cleaned out and drained of pus. An antibiotic chip is placed in the remaining pocket and the patient is given a Tetracycline 500mg prescription to take for a week. This causes swelling and the opposing tooth starts biting down into the swollen gums. In most cases with Pericornitis, the patient is placed on Keflex 500 mg for three to seven days and the wisdom tooth is removed.
Prevent gum disease by flossing between your teeth each day to remove plaque from areas in your mouth that the toothbrush can't reach. To prevent gum disease, avoid smoking and using tobacco, limit sweets and sugary foods to meal times, and drink lots of water to keep yourself well-hydrated. Avoiding frequent intake of acidic black cola type soft drinks will also help to prevent gum disease.
Flossing removes food particles from between and around your teeth, including debris that has gotten wedged into the gum. You may not be able to see these particles, but flossing can expose and get rid of them, reducing gum inflammation and eventual infection. Use an eighteen-inch piece of dental floss, with the ends wrapped around each forefinger and grasped by the thumbs. Push it up and down between teeth, moving along the length of the floss for a clean section each time you clean another tooth.
Use a mouth rinse. An antimicrobial mouth rinse can provide extra help in controlling plaque. Listerine is a good choice and has been approved by the American Dental Association.
Medications may be used with treatment that includes scaling and root planing, but they cannot always take the place of surgery. Depending on the severity of gum disease, the dentist or periodontist may still suggest surgical treatment. Long-term studies will be needed to determine whether using medications reduces the need for surgery and whether they are effective over a long period of time.
Osseous (bone) surgery sometimes accompanies flap surgery. In osseous surgery, some of the bone around the tooth is reshaped. In certain cases, a bone area may be employed to replace lost bone. Splints or other appliances may be used to stabilize loose teeth temporarily and may be necessary after completion of periodontal therapy as well.
Chlorhexidine is a commonly used antiseptic mouthwash. You should rinse your mouth well with water between brushing your teeth and using chlorhexidine. This is because some ingredients in toothpaste can inactivate chlorhexidine. Chlorhexidine may also stain teeth brown when used regularly.
Author: Corwin Brown
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Dental Care for Babies - Should I Brush My Baby's First Tooth?
5:01:00 AM
Bacteria and their influence on a babies teeth.
Infants
are not born with the bacteria that causes tooth decay or gum disease.
These bacteria are transmitted to them by their parents, usually the
mother. There are common habits that we can change in order to reduce
the risk of transmission. These habits include:
- Verifying the temperature of the baby's food by tasting it, or checking ion your hand
- Cleaning a baby's pacifier by putting it your mouth
- Cleaning around the baby's mouth with maternal saliva
- Kissing the baby directly on the mouth
- Letting the baby's toothbrush contact an adult's toothbrush
If
the mother has a high incidence of decay or gum problems she should
have a shock treatment prior to delivery and following delivery to
reduce her bacterial flora. The bacteria associated with gum disease can
cause premature birth or babies with low birth-weight.
Recommendations from The American Association for Pediatric Dentistry for prevention of decay in infants:
- Do not leave your baby with a bottle when he/she is put to bed.
- Make sure you infant has been weaned from the bottle before the age or 1, or before the eruption of first teeth.
- Do not give your infant juice in the bottle, in infant cups, or boxed juice.
- Start brushing teeth as soon as they erupt (you can also clean teeth with a wet facecloth at the beginning).
- The first visit to the dentist should be around the age of 1.
- Be sure to evaluate the maternal bacterial flora, especially, Strep Mutans.
- Check you baby's mouth regularly.
Important facts about milk:
Powdered infant formula has 2 effects that can cause problems:
- it lowers the salivary PH level and therefore enhances the risk of decay
- it augments the bacterial growth of strains that cause cavities.
Thus, prepared formula is advised rather than the powdered one.
Cow milk has a protective effect as long as the contact is not prolonged (ie. having a bottle through the night).
The fruit juices with the least amount of sugar are orange and grapefruit juice.
The best alternative is breastfeeding.
Fluoride
Fluoride
greatly diminishes the metabolic activity of bacteria. It also inhibits
certain enzymatic process, in particular the metabolism of glucose into
an acid (the cause of dental decay). Consult your pediatrician for
concerns about fluoride. Many towns have fluoridated water, and this
should be taken into consideration before giving your child a
supplement.
Recommendations for young children
- The use of Xylitol (a natural sugar substitute) kills the bacteria responsible for tooth decay.
- Do not brush teeth immediately after a meal or snack. Wait at least 20 minutes.
- Train your child to rinse his mouth with water following a meal or a snack.
- Do not eat or drink (except water) following the last brushing of the day.
- Brush teeth at least 2-3 times a day.
- Consult a dental professional starting at age 1.
Friday, August 16, 2013
A Natural Remedy For Gingivitis, Toothaches, and Mouth Sores
10:36:00 AM
Everyone has a variety of bacteria in their mouth. Some have more
than others. This bacterium helps you by beginning the digestive
process.
Excess bacteria in your mouth have now been found to
cause more than tooth decay, gingivitis or gum disease. So, you need to
know, even though you might not have gingivitis, how to control these
plaque-building bacteria in your mouth.
Bacteria that create
gingivitis live in your plaque and cause your gums to inflame, bleed,
and separate from your teeth. You can also have bad breath when you have
gingivitis. In more severe cases, your gums become sore, teeth hurt,
gums recede, and teeth loosen.
To stop the inflammation and gum
separation use this natural remedy to kill some of these bacteria and
strengthen your gums in your mouth.
Here are the herbs and the formula you will need to make a remedy for a mild case of gingivitis:
2 parts white oak bark herb - powder
1 part myrrh gum herb - power or granules
3/4 part Peppermint leaves converted to powder
1/2 part anise herb - power or seeds
1/8 part clove - powder
If herbs and leaves are not in powder form, grind them in a coffee grinder. Use this formula to make as much powder as you want.
Place the mixture into a small container. I usually use a small-unused vitamin bottle.
I
usually mix a small amount and use a tablespoon as my measuring tool.
For example, 2 tablespoons of white oak, 1 tablespoon of myrrh gum, ¾
tablespoon of peppermint leaves, and so on. The measurements do not have
to be so precise.
How to use it:
To control bacteria in
your mouth, use this power once a week. If you have gingivitis, you can
use this 3 times a day. Place some powder on your toothbrush and brush
your teeth and gums. After brushing spit out, a few time, the saliva and
residue powder. Don't rinse out your mouth since you want to keep the
active herb powders in your month. You can swallow any that remains in
your mouth with no problem.
This powder combination is bitter, but
quite powerful and will get the job done. You can add more peppermint
powder to make it less bitter, if you like.
For severe cases of
gingivitis and toothaches, you can also moist some powder with distilled
water and then place the paste all along the your teeth and gums -
front and back. Leave the paste in your mouth as long as you can. Don't
worry about the herbs getting in between your teeth. This remedy works.
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